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Conference Rooms Impair Your Mind, Get a “Toned” Look, and Overcome Friendship Jealousy Apr 15, 2019

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Learn about why a “toned” appearance has nothing to do with muscle tone; how meetings literally impair your mind, and what you can do about it; and, how to be less jealous when your friend excels at your “thing.”

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

A "Toned" Appearance Has Nothing to Do With Muscle Tone — https://curiosity.im/2UsuajF
An Hour in a Conference Room Produces Enough CO2 to Impair Your Mind — https://curiosity.im/2Uzsi96
Here's Why It Hurts When a Friend Excels at Your "Thing" — https://curiosity.im/2UswS8P

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/conference-rooms-impair-your-mind-get-a-toned-look-and-overcome-friendship-jealousy

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Control Butterflies in Your Stomach, Numbers in Other Languages, and the Titanic’s Savior Apr 14, 2019

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Learn about the RMS Carpathia, the ship that came to the Titanic’s rescue the night it sank; how to control that feeling when you get butterflies in your stomach; and how numbers are written in different languages.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

One Ship Came to the Titanic's Rescue on the Night It Sank — https://curiosity.im/2K1wlqx
Why Do You Feel Butterflies in Your Stomach? — https://curiosity.im/2UuS9yS

Additional resources discussed:

Exploring Universality: Does the World Really Use the Same Numbers? | NumbersAlive! — https://numbersalive.org/exploring-universality-does-the-world-really-use-the-same-numbers/
Numerals and numeral systems | Encyclopædia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/science/numeral
Numeral system | Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeral_system

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/control-butterflies-in-your-stomach-numbers-in-other-languages-and-the-titanics-savior

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Black Hole Firewall Hypothesis, Polio Vaccine History, and Double Rainbow Science Apr 12, 2019

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Learn about why there’s no patent for the polio vaccine; a hypothesis that says a black hole would incinerate you; and what causes “Alexander’s band,” the dark strip of sky inside a double rainbow.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

Jonas Salk Didn't Patent His Polio Vaccine — https://curiosity.im/2HWBfm1
The Black Hole Firewall Hypothesis Says a Black Hole Would Incinerate You on the Spot — https://curiosity.im/2HZG65J
Alexander's Band Is the Dark Strip of Sky Inside a Double Rainbow — https://curiosity.im/2HWALMM

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/black-hole-firewall-hypothesis-polio-vaccine-history-and-double-rainbow-science

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Why Older People Get Up Early, Why Hot Water Freezes Quickly, and Recapitulation Myths Apr 11, 2019

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Learn about the evolutionary reason why older people wake up early; new research that could explain why hot water can freeze faster than cold water; and the truth behind the recapitulation theory that embryos repeat evolution.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

There's An Evolutionary Reason Older People Get Up Early — https://curiosity.im/2HZ08h2
Hot Water Can Freeze Faster Than Cold Water, And Nobody Knows Why — https://curiosity.im/2HWEry1
Recapitulation Is the Debunked Theory That Embryos Repeat Evolution — https://curiosity.im/2HUkW9k

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-older-people-get-up-early-why-hot-water-freezes-quickly-and-recapitulation-myths

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Quantum Computing 101: Qubits and Entanglement (w/ Professor Chris Bernhardt) Apr 10, 2019

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Learn about qubits and quantum entanglement with some help from Chris Bernhardt, author of the new book “Quantum Computing for Everyone.” Plus, learn about 6 magic words for defusing conflict.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about six words that are the key to defusing conflict: https://curiosity.im/2I491Wi

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/quantum-computing-101-qubits-and-entanglement-w-professor-chris-bernhardt

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How to Make Excuses and Keep Friends, Early Risers vs. Night People, and Escalator Science Apr 09, 2019

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Learn how to make an excuse without ruining your friendships; why we’d all move a lot faster if nobody walked on the escalator; and why you might not really know whether you’re a morning or a night person, along with a questionnaire to help you figure it out.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

Need to Make an Excuse? Don't Say "I Don't Have Time" — https://curiosity.im/2HTQZ9r
We'd All Move a Lot Faster if Nobody Walked on the Escalator — https://curiosity.im/2HYCAbU
Are You a Morning or a Night Person? Take This Questionnaire to Find Out — https://curiosity.im/2HZF8X9

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-make-excuses-and-keep-friends-early-risers-vs-night-people-and-escalator-science

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Using Black Holes as Fuel, How to Run on Top of Water, and Origins of the World-Famous Apr 08, 2019

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Learn how we could look for advanced civilizations that are using tiny black holes as fuel; how fast you’d have to run on the Moon in order to stay on top of water; and which countries gave us the most world-famous magicians, pirates, and astronauts.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

If Advanced Civilizations Are Using Black Holes as Fuel, Here's How We'd Find Them — https://curiosity.im/2HWNwa1
Humans Can Run on Top of Water (on the Moon) — https://curiosity.im/2HZNcYi
Which Countries Give Us the Most World-Famous Magicians, Pirates, and Astronauts? — https://curiosity.im/2u671Vj

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/using-black-holes-as-fuel-how-to-run-on-top-of-water-and-origins-of-the-world-famous

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Spoilers Don’t Spoil Stories, Why Some Colors Look Brighter, and Pre-Dinosaur Fossil Finds Apr 07, 2019

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Learn about how the first dinosaur fossil was named before we had a word for dinosaurs; why the “spoiler paradox” says we actually enjoy a story more when we know the ending; and why some colors look brighter than others.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

The First Dinosaur Fossil Was Named Before We Had A Word For Dinosaurs — https://curiosity.im/2HZtwDy
Knowing the Ending Makes a Story Better, Not Worse, Says the Spoiler Paradox — https://curiosity.im/2HYS67R

Additional resources discussed:

Theories of Colour Vision | University of Calgary — https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/PACE/VA-Lab/colourperceptionweb/theories.htm
Rods and Cones | Georgia State University — http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vision/rodcone.html
Spectral Sensitivity | Hanover College — https://isle.hanover.edu/Ch03Eye/Ch03PurkinjieSim_evt.html

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/spoilers-dont-spoil-stories-why-some-colors-look-brighter-and-pre-dinosaur-fossil-finds

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New Material Blocks Sound and Not Light, Task Switching to Boost Creativity, and Gamer Chimps Apr 05, 2019

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Learn about a new material that blocks sound while letting in light and air; how chimpanzees performed when scientists taught them how to play rock, paper, scissors; and how to be more creative by scheduling when you switch between tasks.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

Scientists Created a Material That Blocks Sound While Letting in Light and Air — https://curiosity.im/2HXqLCN
Scientists Taught Chimps to Play Rock, Paper, Scissors — https://curiosity.im/2HTOFPL
To Be More Creative, Regularly Switch Between Tasks — https://curiosity.im/2HYH7eu

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/new-material-blocks-sound-and-not-light-task-switching-to-boost-creativity-and-gamer-chimps

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The Reminiscence Bump, The Tetris Effect, and Why We Have Tree-Lined City Streets Apr 04, 2019

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Learn about the “reminiscence bump” that explains why you pine for your teens and 20s; the “Tetris Effect” that explains why things you focus on appear in your dreams; and the 19th-century doctor you can thank for tree-lined city streets.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

The Reminiscence Bump is Why You Pine for the Days of Your Youth — https://curiosity.im/2I0WTWb
The Tetris Effect Is When Things You Focus On Appear In Your Dreams — https://curiosity.im/2HWC8Lq
Like Tree-Lined City Streets? Thank This 19th-Century Doctor — https://curiosity.im/2HZMtGy

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-reminiscence-bump-the-tetris-effect-and-why-we-have-tree-lined-city-streets

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